Functionalism Theory on Gender Differences

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Functionalism looks at society as a structure with interrelated parts and emphasizes the contributions made by each ______.

part

Any pattern of behavior that does not benefit society will become ______.

unimportant

Men were traditionally responsible for ______ and protecting.

hunting

Conflict theorists see traditional gender roles as ______.

outdated

The Taliban prohibited girls from attending school and banned women from all work outside the ______.

home

Women who left the home without protection of a male relative were ______

punished

Women remained mute and even their soles were ______ to keep from making noise

soft

Symbolic Interactionism focuses on how gender traits are ______

acquired

Gender socialization is the learning of behavior and attitudes considered appropriate for a given ______

sex

Teens who most closely mirror traditional gender roles are generally given the greatest ______

respect

Explore how Functionalism theory views society as a structure with interrelated parts and emphasizes the roles of each part in contributing to the whole. Understand the origins of gender differences and how the division of responsibilities between males and females is explained through this perspective.

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